Question 1

went back now after dealing with pneumonia for over a month and x-ray shows minimally decreased . how long does this take ? should i be on another antibiotic? total time 6 weeks , time feeling better 4 but x-rays not improving much as hoped?

Accepted Answer

: The radiographic findings may resolve after clinical improvement. IF you are experiencing respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, please see your PCP for assessment. It is a reassuring that you are feeling better, but if the x ray is not improved in 8 weeks, additional imaging may be indicated.

Question 2

although i'm feeling better from my antibiotic meds for pneumonia i am still coughing and have a sore throat and not feeling strong enough for work.  been on meds for  4 1/2 days.  when do i go ahead and push myself to get back to work?

Accepted Answer

Before: returning to work, please check with your doctor first. 
A follow up chest xray and blood tests  may be needed.  Pneumonia  is a very serious  illness. A thorough exam would decide whether or not you could return to work. Best wishes.

Question 3

almost 6 days since dx w/pneumonia, starting antibiotic.still have 101 fever,severe cough w/phlegm,chest/back pain.is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia : If it had been 6 days on antibiotics and you still have fever, you should probably seek medical attention and change antibiotics as something is missing being treated.

Question 4

pneumonia-whats wrong if after 3days of taking zithromax antibiotic, the fever never subsides.it still ranges 38.3-39.5c.&still has shoulder-back ache?

Accepted Answer

?drug resistant: Under circumstances, do not delay, and contact your doctor immediately.  Not every infection responds to an antibiotic, and you might have a drug resistant organism or even a problem secondary to a viral organism.  Since you are not responding, you need attention now.

Question 5

i have been diagnosed with walking pneumonia, i've been prescribe a strong antibiotic for 10 days. my chest is feeling bruised pain on the right side & back. is this one of the situation where the codine cough medicine would help?

Accepted Answer

: Codeine is no longer used/ recommended for pain, rarely used for severe cough, talk to your doc about your symptoms, abstain from self treating.

Question 6

is it safe for a child to have a fever three days straight i took my son to the er monday and they said he has pnemonia. they put him on antibiotics and sent him home. he is breathing rapidly and is puking yellow mucus. should i take him back to the hospi

Accepted Answer

Fevers : Fevers for the most part aren't dangerous and are just the body's natural reaction to fighting off an infection. Most of these infections are viral and may be accompanied by runny nose, sore throat, congestion, mild rash, or nothing at all. Since fevers aren't dangerous, we usually treat the fever with Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen just to make the child more comfortable as their body fights the illness.

"red flags" that we look for with fever to indicate something more serious is going on are: 
-fevers that last 5 days or more 
-fevers persistently above 104f orally 
-a child that acts very sick - very irritable or difficult to wake 
-difficulty breathing 
-vomiting, diarrhea, refusal to drink, or dehydration 
-a purple rash, esp on the legs 
-stiff neck 
-any complaints of pain such as the ear, throat, stomach or a joint

i am more concerned about his rapid breathing and vomiting than the fever.  With pneumonia, you should start to see an improvement after 48 hours of antibiotics.  If he is the same or worsening, then you should take him back in.  Good luck!

Question 7

my teacher was teaching with pneumonia, i then got a cold and now no cold but still coughing a little, could it be asthma or something else? whats hap

Accepted Answer

LIKELY A COLD: Pneumonia is rarely contagious and colds often cause enough injury to the airways that you may cough for a while before  this clears. I wouldn't overthink this.

Question 8

whats the best antibiotic for pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

: This is too big a topic to cover in this limited forum.

Question 9

what is the usual antibiotic for pneumonia in a child of 6 years?

Accepted Answer

Depends:: Depending on the kind of pneumonia, either Azithromycin or amoxicillin.

Question 10

could pneumonia be contagious after 3 days of antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes -- at least 10 days needed.

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Went back now after dealing with pneumonia for over a month and x-ray shows minimally decreased . how long does this take ? should i be on another antibiotic? total time 6 weeks , time feeling better 4 but x-rays not improving much as hoped?

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Although i'm feeling better from my antibiotic meds for pneumonia i am still coughing and have a sore throat and not feeling strong enough for work. been on meds for 4 1/2 days. when do i go ahead and push myself to get back to work?

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Almost 6 days since dx w/pneumonia, starting antibiotic.still have 101 fever,severe cough w/phlegm,chest/back pain.is this normal?

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Pneumonia-whats wrong if after 3days of taking zithromax antibiotic, the fever never subsides.it still ranges 38.3-39.5c.&still has shoulder-back ache?

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I have been diagnosed with walking pneumonia, i've been prescribe a strong antibiotic for 10 days. my chest is feeling bruised pain on the right side & back. is this one of the situation where the codine cough medicine would help?

A member asked:

Is it safe for a child to have a fever three days straight i took my son to the er monday and they said he has pnemonia. they put him on antibiotics and sent him home. he is breathing rapidly and is puking yellow mucus. should i take him back to the hospi

A member asked:

My teacher was teaching with pneumonia, i then got a cold and now no cold but still coughing a little, could it be asthma or something else? whats hap

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Whats the best antibiotic for pneumonia?

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What is the usual antibiotic for pneumonia in a child of 6 years?

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Could pneumonia be contagious after 3 days of antibiotic?

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